You look better already! This turn around in you will confuse her. Expect it, and stay the course. She will also find a lot of excuses, and think you should continue doing all the work around the house and with kids.

She will probably expect to hold her position in the home/family, which can be tolerated as long as she's honoring your boundaries. At this point, that is what you require of her. If she ends the A .........Really ends it, then she will go through withdrawal and depression. At that point you can show your love and support. But first things first.

I will also warn you for when she acts nice. Do not let it confuse you. She is simply trying to normalize things. Even if she continues the apartment search, she will probably say she wants you to be friends. smirk. It's all BS. You didn't sign up to be her friend. Anyone can be a friend. You signed up to be her H. Only one can fill that spot.


It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!